Joshua Tree National Park

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Organization Description

The park includes parts of two deserts, the higher Mojave and the lower Colorado.  It is dry, with climate extremes.  It's landscape includes rugged mountains of rock, the Yucca brevifolia(Joshua Tree), Creosote bush and Cholla cactus.

Health & Safety

Take lots of water! Hikers and cyclists should carry 2 gallons per person per day. If you are traveling through the park have at least 1 gallon per person per day.  Avoid Strenuous activity during times of heat.  Wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.  Animals: snakes, lizards, rodents, insects

Check the weather forecast, conditions can quickly change in a 24hr period.
Address 
74485 National Park Dr.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3597
United States
General Phone 
(760) 367-5500
Website:
http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Program(s) 
Field Trip
Organization type 
Focus Population(s)
Focus Area(s)